How far is Saucier, MS from Southaven, MS?

The driving distance from Saucier, MS to Southaven, MS is about 337.7 miles (543.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 305 miles (490.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
337.67 mi
05h 16m
Flight
305.06 mi
490.95 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
305.06 mi
Kilometers
490.95 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.67 mi
Kilometers
543.42 km
Drive Time
05h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 PM CDT
Return by in Saucier
Thu, Apr 23, 7:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saucier
2026-04-23T09:25
Arrive Southaven
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:17 AM to 1:17 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saucier
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Canton
MS

City in Madison County, Mississippi, USA

From Saucier
167.1 mi
02h 38m
To Southaven
170.6 mi
02h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saucier and Southaven.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saucier and Southaven.

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    93 m · 20 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Church Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    40.6 mi · 48 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    10.3 mi · 16 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    862 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    195.7 mi · 3 hr 32 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Southaven, Horn Lake

    1717 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Stateline Road West

    1871 ft · 54 sec · Stateline Road West

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Millbranch Road

    1285 ft · 37 sec · Millbranch Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Haleville Drive

    1096 ft · 54 sec · Haleville Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Five Oaks Drive North

    653 ft · 29 sec · Five Oaks Drive North

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Five Oaks Drive West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saucier and Southaven.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackson
198 mi · 59%
Church Avenue
84 mi · 25%
Stateline Road West
0.35 mi
Millbranch Road
0.24 mi
Haleville Drive
0.21 mi
Five Oaks Drive North
0.12 mi
Longest Stretch

Jackson

Merge slight left

196 mi · 03h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
305 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Canton
02h 38m from Saucier
Leave By
6:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saucier and Mostly Sunny near Southaven.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saucier to Southaven?

The road trip is about 337.7 miles (543.4 km) and usually takes 05h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Canton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.1 miles from Saucier and 170.6 miles from Southaven.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 305 miles (490.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.10 one way or $90.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saucier and Mostly Sunny near Southaven.

Stop Ideas Near Canton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Canton, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Canton.

RAIL

Union Station

38 mi away
300 W. Capital Street
RAIL

Yazoo City

44 mi away
West Broadway (SR149) and North Water Street
BUS

Vicksburg, MS

85 mi away
1295 South Frontage Road
RAIL

Hazlehurst station

90 mi away
North Ragsdale Ave and East Conway St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saucier and Southaven. Straight-line distance: 305.06 mi (490.95 km).

Saucier

#1 Saucier

Census-designated place in Harrison County, Mississippi

Population1,342
Coordinates30.6357500, -89.1350400
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Southaven

#2 Southaven

The most populous city in DeSoto County, Mississippi.

Population56,644
Coordinates34.9889800, -90.0125900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-89.135015, 30.635876)
End: Five Oaks Drive West (-90.012414, 34.988979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.91 gal
45.1 L · about $45.10
Round trip
$90.21
23.82 gal · 90.2 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.7 kg / 467 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $45.10 $90.21
Mid-grade $4.26 $50.72 $101.45
Premium $4.63 $55.08 $110.17
Diesel $5.42 $64.49 $128.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Mississippi · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Saucier and Southaven. The current time is 09:25:05.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.